Covington Mayor Ron Washington informed the public and the Board of Commissioners Tuesday night that he’d asked City Manager Sharmili Reddy to form an internal committee of city staff members to consider solutions to the removal of snow on city sidewalks, especially in the face of ongoing snowfall in the region. “This is not an […]
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EPA, local conservation org investigate pollution in Banklick Creek
What you need to know Human waste may be the source of bacterial pollution in Banklick Creek, and a study is looking to find out whether failing septic systems could be the cause. A joint study between the EPA and the Banklick Watershed Council, a nonprofit focused on conservation efforts for the water system, is […]
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Donate blood, get NKU tickets this weekend in Fort Mitchell
The Fort Mitchell branch of Hoxworth Blood Center, located on Grandview Drive, is running a special incentive on Sunday, Feb. 1 and Monday, Feb. 2. Donors who give blood at the location during those dates will get two free vouchers for NKU Basketball tickets. Donor should register in advance at hoxworth.org/donors/locations/ft-mitchell.html.
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Christ Hospital to expand NKY presence with Union outpatient center
Union residents will have access to a new outpatient medical center in 2027, Christ Hospital Health Network announced Friday. Construction on a $16 million ambulatory outpatient center is set to begin in February, with completion planned for fall 2027. The new building will be located at the corner of U.S. Highway 42 and Mount Zion […]
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Kentucky lawmakers again try to make water fluoridation optional
A bill that would make water fluoridation optional in Kentucky, which supporters praise as a way to ensure local control, passed out of the House Local Government Committee Wednesday despite opposition from several health organizations. House Bill 103 would leave the decision on whether to add fluoride to water up to the local water systems’ governing […]
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KY bill paving way for cigar bars, decried by public health advocates, on the move
A bill that would allow eligible businesses in Kentucky to operate cigar bars, which health organizations say could compromise public health, passed the House Local Government Committee Wednesday. House Bill 194 says a person can operate a cigar bar in Kentucky if they hold a valid alcoholic beverage license and patrons could smoke indoors or outdoors. […]
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St. Elizabeth to host public info session on cancer in Latonia
St. Elizabeth Healthcare will host a public event on cancer screening and prevention at the Latonia Branch of the Kenton County Public Library on Feb. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event coincides with World Cancer Day. The Kentucky Cancer Program, the Northern Kentucky Health Department and the library itself are partnering with the […]
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How to find out if you’re eligible for winter utility assistance
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (known more commonly as LIHEAP) a publicly funded home utility assistance program, runs from January to the end of March, meaning that eligible households can now apply for assistance. LIHEAP offers subsidies paid directly to energy providers for qualifying households. Subsidy amounts are based on household size and income. […]
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Covington’s $10K food donation helps about 2,350 residents
$10,000 donated from the City of Covington late last year has helped about 2,350 Covington get connected to food, City Manager Sharmili Reddy announced this week. “About 605 Covington households were served, as well,” Reddy told the Board of Commissioners Tuesday Night. “So, all the funds were used for food purchase, not for staff or […]
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Kentucky’s first medical cannabis processor is opening in Dayton
Kentucky’s first operational medical cannabis processor, Bison Processing, is opening in Dayton. As the first facility of its kind in the state, Bison Processing will be responsible for taking Kentucky-grown cannabis and transforming it into safe, lab-tested medical products—such as tinctures, edibles and topicals—for patients registered in the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program. “Team Kentucky approved […]
